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Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
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Reference: 070-ACS053-0826-A
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Powys Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) as a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant.
CNRT specialises in therapeutic rehabilitation and management strategies for adults with progressive and non-progressive neurological disability. As a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering a patient-centred rehabilitation service, working closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists as well as other healthcare professionals, in a range of environments including patients homes and clinic settings, both 1:1 and in group work settings.
CNRT operates weekdays only. Weekends and bank holidays worked will be as part of a rota within the wider community therapy team, in hospital and community environments.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can actively contribute to supporting people with their neurological rehabilitation and management, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver interventions as delegated by Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists, to support patients to achieve their optimum level of independence andquality of life in the most appropriate setting for the individual.
- Assist patients to overcome their difficulties, build confidence, and improve or maintain functional ability and independencein everyday tasks under the supervision of a therapist.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams promoting the role of rehabilitation and taking an active part in team projects.
- Support in the organisation and management of a delegated caseload; obtain service data, analyse where appropriate andbring forward ideas for service development.
- Participate in the 7-day service rota, including weekends and bank holidays.
About You
- Passionate about patient care and rehabilitation.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Organised with good time management skills.
- Experience in a healthcare or therapy setting is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
- A supportive and dynamic team environment.
- Opportunities for training and career development.
- The chance to make a real difference in patients' lives.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being. To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
070-ACS053-0826-A
Job locations
Brecon War Memorial Hospital
Cerrigcochion Road
Brecon
LD3 7NS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
This is a rural community post and therefore the successful candidate will be required to drive health board vehicles and therefore require a drivers licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
This is a rural community post and therefore the successful candidate will be required to drive health board vehicles and therefore require a drivers licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3 and A Levels
- Good knowledge of health and social care
Desirable
- An understanding of manual handling principles
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the care or leisure setting
- Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a role of supporting therapists
- Experience of working with the relevant patient group
- Broad range of life experiences
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- Work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Reflect and appraise own performance
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Ability to travel across the county to fulfil the requirements of the post
- Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential
- An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
- Willingness to learn
- Aware of own limitations
- Take responsibility within agreed protocols
- Assertive and calm under pressure
- Prioritise and organise time effectively
- Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3 and A Levels
- Good knowledge of health and social care
Desirable
- An understanding of manual handling principles
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the care or leisure setting
- Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a role of supporting therapists
- Experience of working with the relevant patient group
- Broad range of life experiences
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- Work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Reflect and appraise own performance
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Ability to travel across the county to fulfil the requirements of the post
- Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential
- An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
- Willingness to learn
- Aware of own limitations
- Take responsibility within agreed protocols
- Assertive and calm under pressure
- Prioritise and organise time effectively
- Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Brecon War Memorial Hospital
Cerrigcochion Road
Brecon
LD3 7NS
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Brecon War Memorial Hospital
Cerrigcochion Road
Brecon
LD3 7NS
United Kingdom